Manufacturing biodegradable biocomposites from green waste by injection molding and compression processes as an alternative to plastic
Bioplasmar GmbH
Bergen-Thalmannsfeld (DE) · Nehosha (IL)New on Amplifa
About Bioplasmar
Bioplasmar develops and produces biodegradable biocomposites and bio-resins made from organic green waste. The company compounds biomaterials and processes them into products that are fully biodegradable in soil. Manufacturing is carried out by injection molding (organic injection molding) and compression processes, with the materials being compatible with existing production infrastructures. The products are used in agriculture and horticulture (e.g. plant pots that protect roots and reduce fertilizer consumption), in packaging and consumer goods as an alternative to single-use plastics, and in construction. R&D and production are located in Bergen-Thalmannsfeld, Germany, with headquarters in Israel; a first French production facility was established in 2018 near Poitiers in cooperation with Veolia. LCA studies confirm the environmental benefits, and the material is certified by TÜV Austria for biodegradability in soil.
- Site
- Bergen-Thalmannsfeld
- Processes
- Compounding of bio-materials (bio-resins from green waste), Injection molding (organic injection molding), Compression molding (Compression), Injection molding and compression processing of biocomposites, Development of biodegradable bio-resins from green waste
- Materials
- Biodegradable biocomposite (bio-resin from green waste), Organic Injection Molding (injection molding), Compression Molding (Compression), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Certificates
- TÜV Austria (Biodegradability in Soil), TÜV Austria – Biodegradability in Soil
- Founded
- 2011
- Industries
- Agriculture & Horticulture, Packaging & Consumer Goods, Construction
- 01
Collection of green waste (upcycling of bio waste)
- 02
Compounding of bio-resins from green waste
- 03
Injection molding (organic injection molding) or compression processes
- 04
Distribution to manufacturers, municipalities and partners
Materials & Processes
Biodegradable biocomposite (bio-resin from green waste)
Material biologically degradable in soil, made from organic green waste, as an alternative to conventional plastic.
Organic Injection Molding (injection molding)
Process for processing the biocomposites in existing production facilities.
Compression Molding (Compression)
Process for shaping the biocomposites, e.g. for construction elements.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Studies documenting the environmental benefits of the materials.
Sites
Bergen-Thalmannsfeld
DER&D & Production
- Materials
- Biodegradable biocomposite, bio-resin
Nehosha
ILHeadquarters
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compounding of bio-materials (bio-resins from green waste)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Biodegradable biocomposite, Bio-resin |
| Injection molding (organic injection molding)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Biodegradable biocomposite, Bio-resin |
| Compression molding (Compression)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Biodegradable biocomposite, Bio-resin |
Additional services
Reference customers
Certification & Sustainability
Bioplasmar is certified by TÜV Austria for the biodegradability of its materials in soil and supports its sustainability claims with LCA studies (Life Cycle Assessment).
| Evidence | Bergen-Thalmannsfeld |
|---|---|
| TÜV Austria – Biodegradability in Soil |
History
- 2011
Chanoch Samet had the idea of replacing plastic with a biodegradable product and founded Bioplasmar.
- 2012
Testing of the ideas and development of the concrete approach.
- 2013
Search for financial support and market viability of the concept.
- 2014
First product design; first product line produced by machine.
- 2018
Cooperation with Veolia; first French production facility near Poitiers.
- 2020–2023
Conversion into a GmbH and Limited respectively; acquisition of ownership rights to organic injection molding; company growth.